Elements of Plot and Conflict

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What is the conflict that is an external struggle positioning the hero against an animal or a force of nature?

Back

Character vs. nature

Front

What part of the story is the climax?

Back

The turning point or boiling point of the story.

Front

True or False: After the climax, characters can change physically, emotionally, or mentally.

Back

True

Front

What part of the story is represented by rising action?

Back

The events that lead up to the climax.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The solution to the problem that comes at the end of the story.

Front

What is the exposition in a story?

Back

The introduction of the setting, characters, and basic situation.

Front

What does 'Character vs. Character' conflict mean?

Back

A struggle between two characters, often the protagonist and antagonist.

Front

What is the falling action in a story?

Back

The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

Front

What is the main purpose of the rising action?

Back

To build tension and develop the conflict.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.